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19th Century Scientific Advancements

Led to the development of new disciplines such as anthropology, archeology, and psychology.

Wissenschaft

Meaning 'science', it represents a shift to observable, physical phenomena in research.

Auguste Comte

A positivist who viewed science as the pinnacle of knowledge.

Charles Darwin

Theorized evolution and natural selection, challenging previous beliefs about species origins.

Mendelian Inheritance

A framework for predicting hereditary traits established by Gregor Johann Mendel.

The Germ Theory of Disease

Proposed by Louis Pasteur, it posits that bacteria cause diseases.

The Periodic Table

Organized by Dimitri Mendeleev, it categorizes elements based on their properties.

Electric Lighting

Improved daily life and public safety, with developments like the arc lamp by Humphry Davy.

The Telegraph

Invented by Samuel Morse, it enabled long-distance communication using Morse Code.

The Analytical Engine

Designed by Charles Babbage, it is considered a precursor to modern computers.

Field Theories

Mathematical descriptions of forces such as gravity and electromagnetism developed by James Clerk Maxwell.

Electromagnetic Waves

Proven by Heinrich Hertz, these waves form the basis of wireless communication.

The Theory of Evolution

Proposed by Charles Darwin in 'On the Origin of Species', explaining species adaptation over time.

The Feminine Brain

A term discussing gender differences in brain structure; historically misrepresented to undermine women's capabilities.

Intellectual and Technological Property

Legal rights protecting inventors' creations, vital for fostering innovation.

Bubonic Plague Vaccine

Developed by Baron Shiba Saburo Kitasato, it identified the bacterium that caused the plague.

Electricity and Magnetism

A field pioneered by Michael Faraday, leading to advancements like the telegraph and telephone.

The Radio

Developed by Guglielmo Marconi, it enabled wireless transmission of signals.

Photography

Advanced by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, leading to the creation of films and digital photography.

The Turbine

Created by Charles Parsons, it revolutionized power generation and transportation.

Organic Chemistry

The study of organic compounds, significantly advanced by August Kekulé and Friedrich Wöhler.